Djallonké
Country
Specie
ISO3
GIN
Transboundary name
West African Dwarf
Other name
Fouta Djallon, Futa Jallon, Guinean, Kirdi, Kirdimi, Lakka, Nigerian Dwarf, Pagan, Southern, West African Dwarf, West African Maned, Cameroons Dwarf
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
Well adapted to a humid climate.
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be trypanotolerant.
Other special qualities
The animals of this breed are very hardy.
Color comments
multi coloured: white with often a black head and ends
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
the horns are turned upwards
Wither height males
50
Wither height females
50
Weight males
27.00
Weight females
22.50
Other specific visible traits
males have a throat ruff and mane, short legs . The tail is fine and short, the ears are short and horizontal.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
porcs coureurs
Country
Specie
ISO3
GIN
Language
fr.
Other name
porc locale
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Other special qualities
rustic
Color comments
uni coloured: black or grey
Other specific visible traits
thick skin
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
indigenous breed; derived from the Iberian pig
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Pintade
Country
Specie
ISO3
GIN
Language
fr.=guinea fowl
Other name
Djaoulal, Sale, Kami
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific resistance or tolerance
The animals are reported to show resistance to most of the avian diseases.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed has not a very good broody instinct but the hatching rate is high. The following data are given: Breeding season lasts from mid-February to end-September; Incubation period of 26 -27 days: Production period is long.
Other special qualities
This rustic breed has a high growth rate.
Avian classification
indigenous
Weight males
2.40
Weight females
1.80
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Species
Description of origin
wild origin; obtained from eggs of wild Guinea fowls brooded by local chicken
Location within country
North-West of medium Guinea and high Guinee
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct
Kami
Country
Specie
ISO3
GIN
Language
malinke
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific resistance or tolerance
The animals are reported to show resistance to most of the avian diseases.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed has not a very good broody instinct but the hatching rate is high. The following data are given: Breeding season lasts from mid-February to end-September; Incubation period of 26 -27 days: Production period is long.
Other special qualities
This rustic breed has a high growth rate.
Weight males
2.40
Weight females
1.80
Other specific visible traits
naked neck
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of the pintade
Location within country
haute (high) Guinea
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Djaoulés
Country
Specie
ISO3
GIN
Language
peulh
Other name
Djaoulés, Sale
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific resistance or tolerance
The animals are reported to show resistance to Newcastle disease.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The laying period lasts from June to September.
Avian classification
middle level
Weight males
2.00
Weight females
1.50
Other specific visible traits
comb and wattles are more developed in males than in females
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
variety of the pintade, indigenous breed wild population that has been domesticated
Location within country
Youkoukous, Koundara Prefecture
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
West African Dwarf
Country
Specie
ISO3
GIN
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
West African Dwarf
Other name
Cameroon, Djallonke, Grassland, Guinean, Guinean Dwarf, Kirdi, Kosi, Nigerian Dwarf, Pygmy, African
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to the local conditions.
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be trypanotolerant.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is highly prolific and relatively precocious. High fertility is also reported.
Other special qualities
These are rustic and very hardy animals.
Color comments
uni coloured: all colours
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Weight males
30.00
Weight females
20.00
Other specific visible traits
males normally bearded, with a weak mane
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
originated from the coast of West and Central Africa
Location within country
country-wide
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
Canard
Country
Specie
ISO3
GIN
Language
fr.=duck
Other name
Doki, Wite, Dokou
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Species
Location within country
guinea maritime and forestal Guinea
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Poule locale
Country
Specie
ISO3
GIN
Language
fr.= local chicken
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Specific reproductive characteristic
Hens have a strong brooding instinct.
Color comments
multi coloured: red, white and black are dominant
Weight males
1.50
Weight females
1.00
Other specific visible traits
variable in size, short beak and single comb is dominant
Domestication status
domestic
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
ISA Brown
Country
Specie
ISO3
GIN
Language
eng.
Transboundary name
Commercial strain- layer- ISA Brown
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
imported; exotic
Location within country
peri-urban zones
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown
N'dama
Country
Specie
ISO3
GIN
Transboundary name
N'dama
Other name
Boyenca, Fouta Jallon, Fouta Longhorn, Futa, Malinke, Mandingo, N'dama Peti, Outa Malinke, Boenca
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Adaptability to specific environment
The animals can survive under very humid conditions.
Specific resistance or tolerance
This breed is reported to be trypanotolerant.
Other special qualities
The animals are well known for their hardiness.
Color comments
uni coloured: usually fawn, red or brown, occasionally black <br>multi coloured: occasionally pied
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
lyre or crescent shaped horns
Wither height males
116
Wither height females
104
Weight males
370.00
Weight females
250.00
Other specific visible traits
small animals; The phenotype is not very homogeneous and especially the body size may vary by regions within the country ranging from 1.0m to 1.25m.
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
introduced to Africa somewhere between 5.000 and 2.350 years B.C. from the Middle-East; local breed; West African Small Humpless Longhorn;
Year of origin
5
Location within country
40% found in Fouta Djallon, 34% in high Guinea, 18 % in maritime Guinea and 8% in forest area
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
